Culinary delight in Sardinia: the owner of Pepe in Grani inaugurates his pizzeria Spazio by Franco Pepe at 7Pines Resort Sardinia starting from 4 May 2024.
In the heart of the splendid Baia Sardinia, there is a place where the passion for pizza and culinary excellence come together in a unique gastronomic experience. The prestigious 7Pines Resort has partnered with the renowned pizza chef Franco Pepe, considered one of the best in the world, to open the extraordinary pizzeria Space by Franco Pepe by the resort’s spectacular swimming pool, with a menu in collaboration with the Executive Chef Pasquale D’Ambrosio.
Franco Pepe, who gained international fame thanks to his pizzeria “Pepper in grains” located in the city of Caiazzo (a small village on the hills of Caserta), for this exciting experience he will bring his pizza to Sardinia for the first time.
Who is Franco Pepe?
Known as the “King of Pizza”, Franco Pepe has gained international fame for his unique and innovative culinary creations. His mastery of the art of pizza has been recognized by food critics and enthusiasts around the world, making him a true legend in the world of catering.
Franco Pepe, originally from Campania, began his journey into the world of pizza at a young age, learning the secrets of the art of pizza from the master pizza chefs of his region. As the years passed, he honed his skills and took his talents around the world, working in renowned restaurants and resorts. With the experience of two generations behind him and inspired by a new vision of pizza, in 2012 Pepe in Grani opened, a place where experimentation, craftsmanship, hospitality, training and attention to the territory meet; a project that is enriched over the years, based on the passion for a pasta dish that tells the flavors of the Upper Caserta area.
Famous for its unique dough and dedication to elevating the art of pizza, its popularity began with an article by Jonathan Gold, a Pulitzer Prize-winning gastronomist who wrote in the American edition of Food & Wine magazine: “ I probably ate the best pizza in the world at Franco Pepe.” Subsequently, he became the most voted pizza chef in Phaidon’s “Where to eat pizza” guide. Franco Pepe is the protagonist of one of the episodes of the Netflix series “Chef’s Table: Pizza” and has been appointed Ambassador of the Mediterranean Diet in the world, Ambassador of Caiazzo in the World, Ambassador of Taste and Ambassador of the Territory. Furthermore, he was recognized as Pizza Chef of the Year by “Food and Travel”, “Pizza Awards Italia”, The Best Chef Awards 2021 and 2022 and Master of the Art and Craft of Pizza by the “ALMA International School of Italian Cuisine”, among the others.
What to expect from Spazio by Franco Pepe?
With the official opening of “Spazio”, Franco Pepe has found his ideal culinary home, a space within the luxury resort where he has the opportunity to fully express his creativity and passion for pizza. Using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients. Pepe creates authentic culinary works of art that delight the palates of the resort’s guests.
This meeting between upper Caserta and Sardinia translates into a new menu available throughout the summer. To Pepe’s great classics such as the Margherita Sbagliata (buffalo mozzarella from Campania DOP, raw curly tomato puree, basil reduction, extra virgin olive oil) and the Ritrovata (San Marzano DOP tomato puree, piennolo del Vesuvio DOP, dehydrated capers, powder of Caiazzane black olives, Cetara anchovy fillets, garlic oil, fried basil), add the innovations studied with D’Ambrosio, which will be developed in the coming weeks. Spazio customers can choose from a variety of gourmet pizzas, each with its own unique twist. From the classic margherita to the sea urchin, each pizza is prepared with care and passion. Furthermore, Franco Pepe also offers a selection of appetizers, salads and desserts to satisfy all palates.
In addition to the culinary experience, Spazio also offers a wide selection of Italian and international wines, carefully selected to accompany the pizzas and amplify the flavor experience.
The Philosophy of Franco Pepe
For Franco Pepe, making pizza goes beyond the simple preparation of a dish; it is an experience that involves all the senses and which brings with it a thousand-year history and tradition. Every pizza that comes out of the oven is the result of meticulous care, from the perfectly leavened dough to the careful selection of ingredients. Franco Pepe is much more than just a pizza chef: he is a culinary artist who carries on the tradition of Italian pizza with respect and dedication. At 7Pines Resort, his presence is an added value that enriches the customers’ culinary experience and gives the resort a touch of authenticity and quality.
Open every day for dinner also to external guests, Spazio by Franco Pepe offers an informal and relaxed environment, in the typical 7Pines style. The gastronomic offer is completed by the Capogiro restaurant, a large window overlooking the sunset where you can enjoy elegant cuisine that highlights local raw materials, and the Cone Club, the pieds dans l’eau restaurant and beach club of the resort.
Where is the 7Pines Resort Sardinia located?
The 7Pines Resort Sardinia, part of Destination by Hyatt, is located on the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, on a 15-hectare promontory of Mediterranean scrub overlooking the sea, a stone’s throw from the Costa Smeralda. The resort, the first Hyatt affiliate in Sardinia and the second Destination by Hyatt in Europe, after the 7Pines Resort Ibiza, brings to the island its philosophy of hospitality and the concept of “laid-back luxury”, a relaxed and informal luxury, new for the destination. In a privileged position facing the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago, with a main beach and 4 secluded coves right in front of the sunset, the 7Pines Resort Sardinia offers 76 rooms, including 8 junior suites and 20 suites, two swimming pools, three restaurants , three bars and the Cone Club, the resort’s beach club also accessible from the private dock. The offer is completed by the Pure Seven Spa, an educational and sustainable Kids Club, an equipped gym, multifunctional courts for tennis, padel and basketball and a park for outdoor training.
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Space by Franco Pepe
Loc. Li Mucchi Bianchi, Baja Sardinia (Arzachena), Sardinia, Italy, 07021
Tel: +3907891775000
Dinner from 7pm to 11pm
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